Years ago a colleague of mine taught me a brainstorming technique that I find particularly useful. Thanks, Meagan.| Ruslan Osipov
University Living Labs are a relational infrastructure to orchestrate and catalyse portfolios of impact-oriented initiatives in collaboration with societal partners.| Fieldnotes by Sam Rye | Social & Environmental Regeneration
Open Living Lab Days 2025, a conference for Living Lab practitioners from around the world is upon us, and I'm in Andorra to explore three lines of enquiry.| Fieldnotes by Sam Rye | Social & Environmental Regeneration
A new ranking solidifies what many Texans already believe — the reputation of San Antonio-based grocery chain H-E-B is as golden as some of the apples it sells. In Merco’s inaugural ranking of companies and business leaders in Texas based on their reputation, H-E-B tops the list of companies, and H-E-B Chairman Charles Butt earns second place among business leaders. H-E-B CEO Howard Butt III claims the No. 8 spot on the list of leaders. To come up with the Texas rankings, Merco, a company...| CultureMap San Antonio
Francesca Smith, Senior Research Officer, Money and Mental Health The post Field trip! How Neighbourhood Mental Health Centres can help break the link between financial difficulty and mental health problems appeared first on Money and Mental Health Policy Institute.| Money and Mental Health Policy Institute
In delaying and avoiding writing this piece, I am succumbing to exactly what many university students are guilty of: procrastination. Though not among the seven deadly sins, procrastination is certainly pernicious enough to merit the place of runner-up. If you often find yourself deliberately racing against the clock – maybe in the midst of a […] The post The maddening art of procrastination appeared first on Cherwell.| Cherwell
We came together on a playing field beside a derelict Olympic size open air swimming pool built by the local miners. We are in the small mining town of Breza, about half an hour’s drive from the…| Hard Crackers
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Navigating these choppy arts industry waters can be rough 🌊 Avoid the bad actors and attract your next great creative adventure with this helpful guide.| blog.fracturedatlas.org
Percentage supporting pathway to citizenship for TFWs drops from 36 to 30 per cent over past year September 25, 2025 – Criticisms of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker program aren’t new, but sustained objections to the policy from the left and right side of the political spectrum have soured Canadians on it - further worsening sentiment compared to this time last… The post Most say Temporary Foreign Worker program is bad for housing, young workers, but also say TFWs unfairly blamed ap...| Angus Reid Institute
One economic activity - tailoring - has come to play a significant role in Indian manufacturing, transforming women's employment in the sector in particular. We look at the growth of this activity, what tailoring work looks like, and what it means for India's manufacturing sector.| Data For India
As the last surviving wooden whaling ship of New England, the Morgan is representative of a typical 19th-century whaling vessel. The post Charles W. Morgan: New England’s Last Surviving Wooden Whaling Ship first appeared on Connecticut History | a CTHumanities Project.| Connecticut History | a CTHumanities Project
Stanford economists Nicholas Bloom and Steven Davis recognized early on in the pandemic that working from home is here to stay. Their insights continue to shape the future of work.| Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR)
In a new Atlanta Fed survey, Stanford’s Nicholas Bloom and Steven Davis and their collaborators find U.S. executives are strongly set on keeping work-from-home policies.| Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR)
Jenée Johnson explains how healing trauma and mindfulness go hand in hand in this 5-minute video.| Mindful
Joe, Jim, and Allan answered a listener question about hard drive longevity on the 2.5 Admins podcast recently, and my experience tracks with their points as well. The episode also made me wonder what my typical drive life span is, and when I consider swapping them out. Hard drives have long been famous for their bathtub curve of reliability, in which they’re: Initially perceived as unstable or unreliable, resulting in warranty claims and replacements. It makes sense; if a drive is marginal...| Rubenerd
BeatGig is an online marketplace that connects entertainers with clients Expected pay: You set it Husl$core: $$$$$ The post BeatGig: Book Your Act for Free appeared first on Sidehusl.com.| Sidehusl.com
Love to shop? You can get paid to do it -- and report about what you liked or hated about the experience -- through a company called Jancyn.| Sidehusl.com
Currently between jobs, I’m fortunate that, for a while anyway, I’m not worried about being without an income. This is a welcome and rare opportunity to reconsider how I spend my time... The post Our Real Work, Even Without a Job appeared first on BahaiTeachings.org.| - BahaiTeachings.org
"It is what it is."| The Stopgap
Rae Varcoe “I’m going to be a nurse” had always been my answer to that perennial childhood question. It seemed to satisfy the questioner and happily deflected any further enquiry. When I was sixteen, five sturdy school friends organised a week’s trip, to a hut on the edge of Diamond Lake in Paradise Valley, near […] The post To Medicine via Paradise first appeared on Corpus.| Corpus
Asymptotic was started 6 years ago, when I wanted to build something that would be larger than just myself.| Arun Raghavan
Random musings of a semi-sane designer from lesser Europe.| HDR Wallpapers | Jakub Steiner
The cliché people often use is "trust, but verify." It's a contradiction, impressively expressed in just 3 words, that encourages leaders to distrust their| in|retrospect
Alex Goodfellow, External Affairs Officer, Money and Mental Health The post Making financial inclusion deliver for people with mental health problems appeared first on Money and Mental Health Policy Institute.| Money and Mental Health Policy Institute
I have come up with a framework for understanding people at work. The idea is that people are either farmers or builders. This isn't a particularly revela...| Thinkings Space
the hard part moved from “how to do the work” to “what’s worth doing,” and “how to know if it worked| Prompt Engineering Institute
If you work in the arts, you've probably had your fair share of creeeepy bosses, ghoulish work conditions, and clients who turn into ghosts as soon as it's time to pay up. This October, Fractured Atlas is commissioning an artist of any discipline to write a 750-900 word article about their very own arts worker horror story 👹 Please review the details below, and fill out this short interest form by Thursday, September 25th for a chance to write and publish your story with a $750 stipend. We...| Inciter Art
People have been a bit weirded by what happened during this period. People have been interested in this after the post by Jonathan Riddell was written. Here's what I remember from the situation. Order of events I get laid off from previous job in 2023-10-10. Nate Graham learns of this and invites me to join Blue Systems. I would be joining the team that works with Valve contracts. Cool! He had no power to really "invite" me but told me that there's a good spot I could fill. I apply and cross ...| AksDev
What are the signs the universe wants you to quit your job? Pay attention to coincidences, bad omens, chronic pain, being clumsy, obstacles or...| Learning Mind
Why I think Slack and Slack-clones are actually a net negative for most organizations that use them.| matduggan.com
The share of women in manufacturing jobs in India has risen, propelled by the apparel and textile sectors. Yet, women's manufacturing jobs are more precarious and secure jobs are relatively rare.| Data For India
The self-employed make up the majority of the Indian workforce. But self-employment plays out in different ways among men and women, and between rural and urban India.| Data For India
Commitment is hard, harangued by the twin devils of temptation and convenience, hamstrung by lack of preparation, blown back by our general aversion to difficult work. Undoubtedly, you’ve decided to change something today. You’ve decided to accomplish something. ‘Tis the season, after all. Regardless of the nature of your goal, you would do well to commit with more than mind. You’ll need to change your environs and alter patterns.… The post Commitment: The 3 Hard Choices for Success...| Whole Life Challenge
I am struggling to get air into my burning lungs. I can see firm ground in the distance — but it’s just out of reach. A wave of panic starts in my gut, rolling up my spine — I might not get through this. No, this isn’t a new extreme workout I’m floundering through or a flashback to water polo in high school PE class.… The post How to Swim Out of the Storm When Life Is Drowning You appeared first on Whole Life Challenge.| Whole Life Challenge
Armed with hammers, they smash the zombie urchins one by one, leaving the larger, healthier urchins intact.| Good News Network
Need a mindful break at work? Here’s an anytime, anywhere guided practice that can help you find a moment of calm. The post A Guided Meditation You Can Do Sitting at Your Desk appeared first on Mindful.| All Articles About Mindful Living Skills - from Mindful.org
It looks like I have tech mistrust or fatigue. Or both! On top of that, I am pretty sure I have work fatigue, which doesn’t help. You may have tech mistrust or fatigue too if you find dubious websi…| coralie's contemplations in markup
I’ve not been posting because… too lazy, not in the mood? Lots of things have been happening in the past few months: Curious Dog had a minor wound on his paw and needed three vet visits. An initial one to find out what the problem was – not really clear, it was probably an infection […]| Lesser Leaves
… in July. After having written a good number of posts in June, I managed to not post anything at all in July (except this desperate post on the last day). I obviously have to work at this habit-forming thing. I ended my last post with the then upcoming trip to Bavaria. I’d taken the […]| Lesser Leaves
In some of my recent blog posts, I’ve mentioned that I signed up for a special program at work. It was a very unexpected opportunity that came up this year and when the first rumours about it started, I didn’t think it would apply for me. The company is undergoing a transformation, mainly fueled (as […]| Lesser Leaves
The weekend was the usual mix of business and relaxation. Grocery shopping, cleaning, and cooking, some yoga, a bit of reading and watching TV. Partner backed a very nice apricot cake. We sent off a package to Cousin 1 for her birthday. It rained a bit, but we still managed a nice long walk with […]| Lesser Leaves
It’s been a busy day and so was yesterday. In addition, I was in the office yesterday and was not at all in the mood for blogging when I got home. I did some Yoga in the hopes that it would give me some energy but that wasn’t the case. So, no blog yesterday. This […]| Lesser Leaves
So much for posting every day in June – I didn’t make it yesterday. I was too busy with traveling, voting, cooking, and preparing everything for today’s day in the office. Yesterday morning was damp and overcast, but it grew sunny during the day. After the morning walk where Curious Dog and I enjoyed the […]| Lesser Leaves
The easiest and best supported way to learn and deploy Firecracker and microVMs.| Alex Ellis' Blog
The personal homepage of The Doctor.| drwho.virtadpt.net
Key Takeaways Shifting Dynamics of the Creative Freelance Economy The creative freelance economy has entered a transformative era, offering unprecedented flexibility and autonomy. Freelancers now operate in a truly global marketplace, where location is no longer a primary obstacle but rather a strategic advantage. As digital platforms multiply, creatives—designers, writers, marketers, photographers—are competing with and…| The Happy Passport
I don’t do public speaking often. I don’t take my talks on tour. I don’t really like traveling very much, and my family commitments have prevented me getting out much. But when I do… oh boy, it’s a BIG deal. The post Public Speaking appeared first on Ross Wintle.| Ross Wintle
I have two weeks off. In one of them I am not responsible for daytime childcare. What on EARTH will happen to me?| Ross Wintle
Job Proposals Gone Mad: 7 Reasons Why I Won’t Apply To Yours Even If I’m Homeless. Number 3 is my pet peeve...| Gabriel Iosa
What is Impostor Syndrome? Where does Impostor Syndrome come from. 4 Ways to Cope with Chronic Self-Doubt in Your Career| Melody Wilding
How to set boundaries at work, in the office, and in your career, without making your boss or co-workers resent you.| Melody Wilding
What are the frictions which prevent you to open a bug?| www.otsukare.info
A new report by the Work and Pensions Committee is calling on the government to go further with its plans to reform Jobcentres| Big Issue
Elites are "miserable" in their jobs. Millennials are burned out. Can religion, loosely defined, help us reclaim our free time and find meaning in our lives?| The New Republic
Yes, they're hard to do. But our narrow moral vocabulary for describing non-professional pursuits is making our lives worse.| The New Republic
After all, what will we do with our time? How will we live lives of meaningful leisure?| The New Republic
Cal Newport has become a household name with regard to work, the digital space, and productivity. His book, Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout, was a timely read for me. I presume you’re probably like me: you need to grow in your commitment and rhythm of not idolizing work (i.e., finding your…| Theology Along the Way
The benefits of regular physical activity are endless. Check out our guide to staying fit in Austin's downtown to start or add to your exercise routine.| Downtown Austin Alliance
Personal site of author, designer, Automattician, and A List Apart founder & publisher Jeffrey Zeldman. Teaching and writing about web design and web standards since 1995. Also featuring “My Glamorous Life,” “Fifteen Minutes,” and other entertainments.| Jeffrey Zeldman Presents
It’s a review of 2001: A Space Odyssey from my Hollywood history newsletter GROSS, but it’s also an essay about working in space and a comparison with Director Bong’s Mickey 17.| Bowblog
I read Ibrahim Diallo’s post about job interviews in the IT-sector and was again reminded how awfully dumb and pointless it apparently is in many places. All my career I have only been working for smaller companies in Denmark, and have thankfully avoided most of the silliness I can read about. I am sure there is a massive difference between the world’s leading tech companies in Silicon Valley and small- to midsized companies in Denmark, but now that I am in a position to conduct job inter...| winther blog
A reflection on the engineer's quest| A journey into a wild pointer
You’ve undoubtedly heard of the psychological concept called flow state. This is the feeling you get when you’re in the zone, where you’re doing some sort of task, and you’re just really into it, and you’re focused, and it’s challenging but not frustratingly so. It’s a great feeling. You might experience this with a work … Continue reading My favorite developer productivity research method that nobody uses→| Surfing Complexity
Exploring the capabilities of the Intel N100 Mini PC for work and self-hosting as an alternative to public cloud.| Alex Ellis' Blog
The personal homepage of The Doctor.| drwho.virtadpt.net
In the ever-evolving world of aesthetics, staying ahead of the curve is not just beneficial; it’s essential. As new technologies, techniques, and trends emerge, practitioners must continually assess their skills and knowledge to remain competitive and provide the best possible care to their clients. But how do you know when it’s time to invest in…| The Happy Passport
The lichen-ous current state of my work and community life, and what's coming for the rest of the year.| Fieldnotes by Sam Rye | Social & Environmental Regeneration
Yesterday I spoke at the HQ of a global bank, and during the Q and A following my talk, an HR leader raised her hand to ask an important question that I hear all time. So I thought I’d answer it here, and share with all of you. Question: I see many talented people who … “Executive Presence” for Introverts Read More » The post “Executive Presence” for Introverts appeared first on Susan Cain.| Susan Cain
Since launching the Quiet Revolution, I can’t tell you how many times people (introverts, extroverts and ambiverts alike) have asked me imploringly for new insights to help them work better with their introverted colleagues. So I’m always happy to announce when new insights are at hand. Here are some today, courtesy of Dan Schawbel, a fellow introvert … How Leaders Can Create Deeper Relationships with Introverted Teammates Read More » The post How Leaders Can Create Deeper Relationsh...| Susan Cain
Bedside manner and charm aren’t the same thing. The post Are Some of the Best Doctors Cerebral Introverts? appeared first on Susan Cain.| Susan Cain
Representation in our stories matters. The post Why Writing an Introverted Character Is Hard, and Why You Must Do It Anyway appeared first on Susan Cain.| Susan Cain
Everyone can be represented equally - here's how. The post How to Level the Playing Field for Introverts and Extroverts appeared first on Susan Cain.| Susan Cain
Wish you could eradicate the ums & ahs out of your public presentations? Turns out those verbal fillers may play an important role in establishing trust...| Susan Cain
As someone who works at a large corporation - Google - and someone who always thought working at Google would be really cool, I put a lot of my self-worth into my job. When things go well at work - I’m doing well. When they’re going awry - my well-being follows.| Ruslan Osipov
High achievers are known for their exceptional productivity and unwavering motivation. They possess a unique set of strategies that enable them to consistently perform at their best. Let's explore the top 10 strategies used by these successful individuals to maintain their edge and achieve remarkable results. Mastering time management and…| Stewartville Star
It's now the “job” I've been doing longest| One Man & His Blog
You’re not alone if you’ve ever scrambled to keep kids busy while working from home, only to have your toddler somersaulting off the sofa 37 seconds later. We cover this struggle often inside The Wonder Mom Success Club because it’s real. The good news? With a Montessori-inspired approach, you can match your child’s natural development […] The post How to keep your kids busy when you need to work (no matter their age) first appeared on jojoebi.| jojoebi
Those who have suffered from emotional neglect have a few surprising talents and strengths hidden up their sleeve that many don’t expect.| Learning Mind
Hippies, artists, entrepreneurs, drops outs, and all kinds of creative thinkers are sometimes considered lacking the discipline to lead a responsible life.| Learning Mind
For almost a year, I have been crafting and re-crafting a project I call The Fake Story of Music. It has been stuck in its present state for more than half of that time, and there’s so much m…| Never Down, Always Up
Can web technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) achieve stunning 3D modeling or even 3D animation effects? For now, I think not. For| smallyu‘s Blog
“Do the right thing, then wait to get fired.” This quote is from a blog post by Google engineer Tan Chade-Meng titled “| smallyu‘s Blog
A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines. With consistency a great soul has simply nothing to do. He may as well concern himself with his shadow on the wall. Out upon your guarded lips! Sew them up with packthread, do. Else, if you would be a man, speak what you think to-day in words as hard as cannon-balls, and to-morrow speak what to-morrow thinks in hard words again, though it contradict every thing you said to-day. Ah,...| maya.land
Canadians want calm, principled, and strategic leadership. Our latest poll shows Mark Carney aligns more closely with those expectations than Pierre Poilievre, especially among swing voters. Carney leads on key traits like steadiness, thoughtfulness, and putting country over politics.| Abacus Data
Words, words, words I’m having some coaching at this weird liminal time where this phase of motherhood is ending. This week my coach used the word ‘strategy’...| Julie Leoni
ESS is a staffing firm that helps 900 schools nationwide find substitute teachers, aides, school nurses, janitors and cooks Expected pay: Vary by position Husl$core: $$$ The post ESS: Flexible Gigs for Teachers, Aides and Clerks appeared first on Sidehusl.com.| Sidehusl.com
Just checking in with PooterGeek to update you on my real life. In the day job, have moved offices in Tamworth from Tame Valley Industrial Estate in Wilnecote to space above designer wool and crafting outlet Tolsons Mill Yarns in Fazeley. In the evening job, I am now the lead singer of Midlands Stevie Wonder […]| PooterGeek
Just as TED talks are becoming the subject of well-deserved parody1, via Business Insider, I find an old one (2010) with useful things to say. Here, Jason Fried suggests ways the office can become a more productive place. I’m not entirely convinced by all of his solutions, but he doesn’t claim they are solutions. By the way, my answer […]| PooterGeek
Design leadership, lean value, not just the digital bits. The post Fortnight notes: 14 – 26 July 2025 first appeared on Neil Williams.| Neil Williams
New Robert Walters’ research links shrinking entry-level opportunities with growing talent bottlenecks| Family Friendly Working
Discover how AI is transforming the way we work. Learn about the benefits, challenges, and future of human-AI collaboration in the workplace.| 4PSA Blog
Having discussed the history of standpoint theory, I now want to dive into it more philosophically. While I have plenty of outsider’s objections to standpoint theory, here I want to explore w…| Love of All Wisdom
Social gatherings in general are not an introvert’s strong point at the best of times, but there are certain ones that prove more intolerable than others.| Learning Mind
As soon as your ego is transcended and becomes a free spirit, all of a sudden, your life begins to change. But how do we transcend our ego?| Learning Mind
There are situations in life where being selfish works wonders. Saying NO is an art you need to possess in order to achieve more out of life.| Learning Mind
Personality assessment tests may seem trite but will help you with your career and relationships. Give them a try.| Learning Mind
No one likes to be the subject of criticism. But how do the mentally strong handle criticism and what makes them able to work it to their own advantage?| Learning Mind
Empaths often end up in nurturing, caring, and healing roles. Careers for empaths are not what you do for a living, but an outward expression of...| Learning Mind
Explore how faith-based leadership styles can inspire teams, build trust, and create inclusive workplaces without alienating diverse beliefs.| Power of Positivity: Positive Thinking & Attitude
Work from home has become our new normal. ✔ Check our collection of 37 funniest work from home memes 🤣 to bring a sparkle of humor into your daily monotony.| Learn Digital Marketing
